A Word about Anti-Popes from the Papal Minutes of Papal Artifacts Scroll to Number 5 of the Papal Minutes for a word about them! A Catholic radio station... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
This document dated May 16, 1881, is complete with a wax seal of his coat of arms. It is untranslated. It is a formal document and is signed... read more →
This is a very unique photo and blessing of Pope Paul VI while he was the Archbishop of Milan. It is dated May 16th, 1955.... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
The Pectoral Cross A pectoral cross (from the Latin "pectoralis" which means "of the chest") or crucifix is worn on a long chain around the neck so that it rests... read more →
Among the many hats the Curator of Papal Artifacts wears are his contributions to Real Presence Radio as the co-host of a monthly radio program. This reflection was first... read more →
When you have a "gene" in you that enjoys collecting--at the present time, papal artifacts, but in... read more →
As a child, my spirituality... read more →
An incredible synchronicity is that Eugenio Pacelli was consecrated Bishop by Pope Benedict XV on May 13, 1917--the date... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
The artifact presented here is a medal commemorating the... read more →
The Featured Image Pope Paul VI: A Ciborium from His Pontificate Inscription on Bottom A ciborium is a vessel that was originally a drinking cup but later used... read more →
A blessing signed by St. Pius X on May 13, 1909, including a couple of lines in his own hand It is signed for the anniversary of... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class... read more →
Blessed Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster – born... read more →
May 12, 1772: The medallion presented here depicts Pope Clement XIV's decision to suppress the Jesuits in... read more →
The Featured Image This artifact is a portrait of Pius XII giving a blessing in a common pose of his and containing the contents of the blessing with... read more →
The Eucharist is the bread that gives strength...It is at once the most eloquent proof of his love and the most powerful means of fostering His love in... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
From the Media Page of Papal Artifacts A Few Minutes with a... read more →
Recalling the Anniversary of a Papal Broken Heart John Allen, Jr. Crux Magazine Wherever one... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class... read more →
The artifact presented here is a Christmas greeting signed as Cardinal De'Conti on December 14, 1713. Michaelangelo... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
The Papal Artifacts' Collection is filled with memorable and priceless artifacts--and the memorable and priceless stories of the Curator's acquisition of them. And one of the most delightful is... read more →
The Featured Image The item is an 8 X 10-color photo of him and it is signed. He is walking in a church procession. Click on the... read more →
The Oath of the Swiss Guard I swear to faithfully, honestly, and honorably serve the supreme pontiff and his legitimate successors, and to dedicate myself to them with all... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class... read more →
Pope Marcellus II reigned from the 9th to the 30th of April 1555, making his one of the shortest papacies on record. Because of this, knowledgeable sources estimate there may be... read more →